Production & Sanitation Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Holmen Cheese LLC•Holmen, WI

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production & Sanitation Supervisor oversees third-shift production operations and facility sanitation at the Holmen, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The role coordinates production activities, leads and develops team members, and ensures the facility meets production, quality, food safety, sanitation, and safety standards. It also owns the facility’s Master Sanitation Schedule and ensures sanitation activities are completed effectively and consistently to support a clean, safe, food-grade manufacturing environment. The position balances production demands with sanitation requirements, allocates resources, holds employees accountable, and drives continuous improvement across third-shift operations. Responsibilities span production supervision, team development, sanitation program administration, cleaning standards, food safety compliance, and coordination with other departments.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three to five years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, food processing, or sanitation environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to motivate and lead teams and resolve conflicts.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and respond effectively to changing operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Secondary education is preferred.
Experience leading employees across production operations, sanitation, or both.
Knowledge of sanitation procedures, cleaning chemicals, food safety practices, and sanitation documentation.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, and direct daily production operations; anticipate and address material shortages, quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, and team member situations to minimize lost work hours and achieve production and quality goals.
Allocate skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to meet production and quality objectives; exchange timely information with other supervisors about product flow and workforce needs.
Coach, instruct, train, orient, and motivate team members; initiate and manage departmental teams to achieve goals, with primary responsibility for coaching and developing hourly team members.
Appraise team member performance, including recommending promotions, transfers, and work assignments.
Introduce cost reductions, work simplifications, and continuous improvements in methods or equipment.
Lead departmental safety and housekeeping practices, watch for hazardous conditions, and respond to emergencies as needed.
Educate team members and enforce company rules, policies, procedures, safety requirements, and production and quality expectations.
Lead and participate in company-sponsored training, site projects, and safety programs; perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise and coach direct reports in carrying out assigned duties.
Develop and execute the Master Sanitation Schedule, plan resources, and coordinate sanitation activities with affected departments.
Drive sanitation practices and administer programs that produce safe products meeting regulatory and company requirements.
Create and validate cleaning standards, procedures, checklists, and visual aids; train and coach associates to perform cleaning procedures safely.
Participate in new-equipment and infrastructure project teams with Safety, Quality, and Operations to ensure hygienic design compliance.
Monitor, verify, and validate equipment cleaning methods, and recommend methods to meet plant sanitation needs.
Oversee plant sanitation and environmental pathogen control.
Address sanitation requirements through Master Cleaning Schedules and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures; provide training on sanitation, hygiene, and GMP compliance.
Ensure compliance with quality programs, including GMP and SSOP; evaluate, develop, and continuously improve SSOPs.
Maintain the Master Cleaning Schedule for the facility, equipment, and grounds.
Conduct pre-operational checks with QA/QC and production teams to ensure daily production-line readiness.
Support floor sanitation team members, including scheduling them.
Develop and maintain chemical inventories and supplies in coordination with Supply Chain.
Perform other duties as assigned.